“The Labours of Alexander” is a renowned sculpture created by the Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte in 1967. This significant work belongs to the Surrealism art movement and is currently housed in a private collection.
The artwork presents an intriguing composition featuring a tree stump with multiple root formations that resemble the feet of an animal or creature. The inclusion of an axe, placed across the base of the stump, suggests themes of deforestation or destruction, combined with an enigmatic and surreal twist characteristic of Magritte’s style. The organic shapes and textures, coupled with the surreal conceptual elements, invite contemplation and interpretation, typical of Magritte’s oeuvre.
